Do u think they should make teachers teach that subject? Or not teach it being that it's just an opinion? And do u think it's fair that they're making students learn it, when they don't want to?
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One could argue that evolution is a religion because it is faith based. Like creation it can not be proven because science can not test it. To say evolution is science is false. Unfortunatly it is presented as such and many people are made unware of it's many falicies. Neither Creationism nor Evolution should be taught in public schools. Since there is a seperation of church and state that many people like to spout about when you talk about Creation being taught so too should evolution not be taught.
It's a theory that they are teaching . you are not forced to accept it as your own. and there is this thing about separation of church and state
Let the science teachers teach evolution, and the religion teachers teach creation. The students can form their own opinion.
omg..where is Darwin when we need him?!?
Have you heard of "separation of church and state?"
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/separation_...
Public schools are funded by the publics tax dollars, the government - - - we can NOT (nor do many of us want to) teach the religious aspect of evolution.
If you don't like being taught SCIENCE and would prefer a RELIGION based approach, have you thought about going to a religious school?
because the damn jesus freaks are in the white house. religion should be left in bible class! these people are also the reason we're the only country not to convert to the metric system.
It's a theory, and it's well supported--it's not a law, because it is refutable, in that it hasn't been fully proven like, say, gravity. It is based on reason, and not faith like Creationism is. Not everyone believes in God, or that He created the earth. Not everyone believes in the theory of evolution, either. Regardless of how you feel, hiding behind one and refusing to learn about the other is a stupid solution. Learn about them both. Education is the only way that anyone can avoid ignorance.
You may also want to learn about the doctrine of separation of church and state, as it is being totally misrepresented in these other answers. Long story short, it is about having the state not make any religion official (like the Anglican church is in England). It is not about suppressing ideas in school settings.
I didn't want to learn Algebra, but I didn't have much of a choice and no amount of my arguing with the teacher would stop it from being required. Since you are a teenager, I would say this to you as I would my own children and my teenage sisters, "you are entitled to your opinions and beliefs provided you keep them to yourself so that you don't infringe on the rights of others. The teachers are not trying to brainwash you, they are only doing their required job. Finally, life isn't fair, but the best you can hope for is to get through it in one piece."
As a side note, I have my doubts about evolution, but for only one reason. I figure if Man really evolved from lower lifeforms over millions of years, that us males would have developed armor plating around our privates.
for every fact supporting evolution and creation, there is a fact that debunks each theory.
In the US, there is separation of church and state. That eliminates creation from being in the curriculum in the public schools.
When you shut your mind off to ideas you are limiting yourself. Your question exposes your assumptions. People of faith do not need to fear science, there really is no conflict.
The study of the mechanism of evolution is another way to view the majesty of nature. The two realms are seperate. There is no evidence for creation - it is a faith. The evidence for evolution is overwhelming, but it does NOT diminish your faith.
Your arguing with your teachers may make you feel content at the moment it happens, but it is your grade that will suffer. You also are limiting your future. I really do not want my doctors disbelieving change through time or having issues with genetics.
The theory of evolution is just that - a theory. And science is based upon theory. So is music. Music is very misconstrued and misunderstood. Our 12 tone system system is not perfect, and it is called music theory.
In your own words tell me that you belive the Bible is perfect.
Without a doubt, evelotion, music and the Bible are taught in schools as theory.
I'm a Christian who believes in Creationism. I'm also a teacher though, and I whole-heartedly think that evolution should be taught as a theory in schools. It's taught in science class. Creationism is NOT a scientific theory. It should be taught in a religion class. A good teacher, however, will allow his/her students to debate the topic in class. It's fun to get into heated discussions about something people are so passionate about. I also don't think it's right for a Christian to go through the world without knowing what others believe. Knowing what others believe will strengthen your Christian beliefs, gain perspective from where others are coming from, and help you to better argue your side. To completely disregard a scientific theory in science class would be doing all students, including Christians, a huge disservice. You're not asked to believe in evolution- you're simply asked to study it.
I don't mind them teaching evolution on a gentics level. It's the WE COME FROM APES THING, which is almost out of vogue with mainstream science, that I have a problem with.
I don't think it's a good thing to teach to anyone younger than 16 that they were an ape once.
I'm still very angry over the Pluto issue.
I was one of the 4 billion taught Pluto WAS in NO uncertain terms a planet.
I am unaware of any physical evidence/facts that support creationism. I do know that there is some doubt to some of the components of evolutionary theory. However, some of you do not seem to understand the scientific method: just because some parts of evolutionary theory can be refuted does not make creationism true. In fact, creationism is based on faith and not on science. Therefore, evolution should be taught in a science class while creationism should be taught (along with the other creation myths) in a world religions class.
Oh and we don't come from apes, but we share a common ancestor. I do believe in a creator, but do not believe any sort of literal interpretation put forth by certain segments of the population.
Look, science is based on factual evidence, and evolution is a fact. You want myths, go to church school.
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